Robert Paterson of Day Morris has just been instructed to sell a delightful 3-bedroom Victorian house in Claremont Road, Highgate, N.6., with an asking price of £1,850,000, subject to contract, and what is nice is that the Owner went back to them as she bought a flat from Robert 25 years ago.
Over fifty years ago he joined the old established firm of Estate Agents, Sturt & Tivendale in Highgate and is the most experienced Estate Agent in the area. In 1988, the old agency joined the Black Horse group (the second firm), part of national Bank, and ten years later was purchased by Bradford & Bingley (the third firm), a Building Society. In late 2000, the office became part of Day Morris (the fourth firm), an independent company handling business in much the same way as the original company. In total, he has worked there over five decades with four firms but basically one job.
Recessions may have come and gone over the years but what is certain is that property prices have increased incredibly. In the early days they had houses for sale in Sheldon Avenue and Stormont Road for £35,000 to £40,000. They would today be £7 to 8 million. Highgate has long been the place of choice for the rich and famous to live and is the location of Witanhurst, a grade II listed mansion, and the second largest private residence in London after Buckingham Palace.
Things have changed somewhat in other ways with the instruction of the internet, email, and social media but the main business dealing with people has changed little.
Whether you’re buying, selling, or simply curious about the Highgate market, speak to Robert Paterson and the Day Morris team — where experience truly makes the difference.
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